Best 13 Chicken Ball Recipes

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Chicken balls are a popular dish enjoyed by people of all ages. Originating in Chinese cuisine, these bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a batter and deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Chicken balls can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or as part of a larger meal. With so many variations on the classic recipe, there's sure to be a chicken ball recipe that suits your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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The easiest and tastiest cheese ball you have ever tried. It is made using cream cheese and canned chicken!

Provided by LADEEVOLFAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and chicken. Form the mixture into a ball.
  • On a cutting board or a piece of wax paper, spread the chopped pecans. Roll the ball in the pecans until it is fully coated. Wrap the ball in plastic and chill for at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 266.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP



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The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people swear by seltzer, but I find it's not necessary-the mix makes perfect, fluffy matzo balls every time due to its baking powder. Add chicken fat (schmaltz) for extra-authentic flavor. The matzo balls will taste as if they came straight from Grandma's kitchen. -Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 26 servings (6-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 pound chicken wings
6 quarts water
3 large carrots, chopped
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh dill sprigs
1 bunch fresh parsley sprigs
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
3 teaspoons salt
MATZO BALLS:
1 package (5 ounces) matzo ball mix
4 large eggs
1/4 cup safflower oil
1/4 cup rendered chicken fat
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
10 cups water

Steps:

  • Place chicken and wings in a stockpot; add water, vegetables, herbs and seasonings. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-2 hours., Remove chicken and wings and cool. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander; reserve vegetables. Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; discard bones. Return broth, vegetables and meat to pot. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool broth, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using. (Broth may be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen 4-6 months.), Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat matzo ball mix, eggs, oil, chicken fat, dill and parsley until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., In another stockpot, bring water to a boil. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of matzo ball dough into boiling water. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted into a matzo ball comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering), 20-25 minutes., Carefully remove matzo balls from water with a slotted spoon; place 1 matzo ball in each soup bowl. Add soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP



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A comforting soup to serve any time of the year.

Provided by hillrockra

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
½ cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 tablespoon water
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium carrot, cut into 2 inch julienne strips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix eggs with the melted butter or margarine. Stir in matzo meal, parsley, salt, pepper, and water to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth and carrots to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to a simmer. Shape the matzo dough into 12 balls. (For easier shaping, dip hands in cold water from time to time). Drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 252.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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Spicy Buffalo wings and cheese are always so popular on an appetizer buffet that I decided to combine the two. Now we enjoy those flavors together on our favorite crackers. -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
Celery sticks
Additional crumbled blue cheese and Buffalo wing sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, wing sauce and dressing mix until smooth. Add chicken, jalapeno and, if desired, blue cheese; beat until combined. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Spread shredded cheese on a large piece of plastic wrap. Shape cream cheese mixture into a ball; roll in shredded cheese to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with celery and additional blue cheese and Buffalo wing sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

8-BALL ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE



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A yummy way to use up garden eight-ball zucchini. Spice it up with pepper Jack cheese!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 8-ball zucchini
2 tablespoons salted butter, or more as needed
¼ cup diced onion, or to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup milk, or more as needed
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Cover chicken breasts with salted water and brine in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • While chicken is cooking, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut tops off the zucchini and scoop out the seeds. Set aside.
  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion in the hot butter until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Pour in milk; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir constantly until it starts to thicken. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir chicken and rice into the cheese sauce. Fill zucchini with the cheesy mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101.7 calories, Carbohydrate 93.5 g, Cholesterol 213.5 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 62.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 937.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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I cater for parties, so I'm always searching for new menu ideas that fit into everyone's diet. I discovered a similar cheese ball recipe in a magazine, then adjusted the ingredients to suit my tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings (2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced celery
3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, marmalade, curry powder, salt if desired and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chicken, onions and celery. Shape into a large ball. Roll in almonds or parsley. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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A family favorite that I kicked up a notch. The Buffalo sauce and extra chicken make this a tasty, zesty dish. Great for tailgating, as an appetizer for parties, or just a lazy day snack. The longer it sits the better the flavors mesh. Serve with crackers.

Provided by ladyt88

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
1 tablespoon Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
½ (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Stir cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chicken until well incorporated. Add Buffalo sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, and ranch dressing mix; mix well.
  • Scoop onto plastic wrap. Wrap and roll into a tight ball. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 352.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

RANCH CHICKEN CHEESE BALL WITH PECANS



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Make and share this Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball With Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
1 (1/2 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup pecans, chopped & toasted

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, salad dressing mix and cream cheese in a mixing bowl, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer just until blended.
  • Shape into a bowl and roll in pecans.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 271.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.5

CHICKEN CURRY CHEESE BALL



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Nut     Appetizer     Freeze/Chill     Cocktail Party

Yield 1 ball

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 8-oz pkg cream cheese (I use the lowfat)
1 cup cooked, finely chopped chicken breast
¾ cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
1/3 cup mayo
2 T chutney, chopped
1 T curry powder
¼ t salt (I omit)
chopped parsley (I use the dry)

Steps:

  • Mix first seven ingredients together in a large bowl in the order given. Chill several hours (3 hours, minimum for flavors to meld). Shape into a ball and roll in the parsley. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.

CHICKEN BALL



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Great appetizer! I am asked to bring this every time I am going to family and friends for a get together.

Provided by Diane Pressel

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box philadelphia cream cheese
1 small onion
1 pinch garlic salt
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 can(s) canned chicken
variety of crackers

Steps:

  • 1. Soften cream cheese, dice onion, add all ingredients together.
  • 2. Best if refrigerate over night or atleast 1 1/2 hours.
  • 3. Tastes good without onions. Sometimes, I make it both ways for those people who do not like onions.

RANCH CHICKEN CHEESE BALL WITH PECANS



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I love this spread on Ritz, butter crackers, Triscuits or "Chicken-in-a-Biskit" crackers! A lot of stores sell this pre-made, but here's how to make it homemade. SO easy! ;) (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 oz.) can chunk chicken, drained
1 (1/2 oz.) pkg. hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup pecans, chopped, (toasted or as is)
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Combine chicken, salad dressing mix, dried onion and cream cheese in a mixing bowl, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer just until blended. Shape into a ball and roll in pecans and chopped parsley. Cover and chill. Serve with crackers.

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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My family really loves this cheese ball. I found it in one of my cookbooks.

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 c chopped pecans
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 pkg hidden valley buttermilk dressing mix
5 oz tender chunk chicken, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, chicken, and chopped pecans.
  • 2. Form mixture into a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill at least one hour before serving with favorite crackers.

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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A very savory and flavorfull cheese ball that is perfect for parties, receptions, or any get-togethers. I've made this for years and it still gets requested.

Provided by Jenny Morrell

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 powder packet ranch dressing mix
1 12.5 oz. can white chicken meat, drained
3/4 cup chopped pecans
crackers

Steps:

  • 1. Place cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and chicken in a bowl. Beat with mixer until well blended. The mixer will help to shred the chicken very fine and mix it well with the cream cheese blend.
  • 2. Shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
  • 3. Spread on crackers and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chicken: Use fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the best results.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, garlic, and green onions helps tenderize and flavor the meat.
  • Use the right flour: All-purpose flour is the most common choice for chicken balls, but you can also use cornstarch or a combination of both.
  • Double-coat the chicken: Dredging the chicken in flour, then egg, and then flour again helps create a crispy coating.
  • Fry the chicken at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for frying chicken balls is between 350°F and 375°F. Use a deep fryer or a large pot with a few inches of oil.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: Frying too many chicken balls at once will cause the oil temperature to drop, resulting in soggy chicken.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels: After frying, drain the chicken balls on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce: Chicken balls are traditionally served with sweet and sour sauce, but you can also try other sauces such as soy sauce, chili sauce, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Chicken balls are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can easily make restaurant-quality chicken balls at home. Experiment with different marinades, coatings, and sauces to find your favorite combination. Whether you prefer classic sweet and sour sauce or something more unique, chicken balls are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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